Jiggling stomach-sign of fat loss?

Brwnsugar_80

So I have a weird question, I recently cleaned up my diet and increase my exercise to get back on track with my weight loss. I noticed that my stomach is no longer solid fat, but jiggles when i walk. Is this a sign of fat loss in my stomach/waist area? I'm introducing strength training into exercises now and was wondering if that will take away the jiggle.

kezzola

I've also become a bit wiggly/flabby since losing weight. I'm assuming that it's just my loose skin and hopefully will tighten up a little with time. However, since I'm in my 60's maybe I'll be stuck with some loose skin - but at least I'll be healthier.

WalkingAlong

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html

I think so!

acpgee

I've lost visceral fat, but still have subcutaneous fat in the tummy area. So I am jigglier. Be happy you are losing visceral fat first because the visceral fat is related to all kinds of health problems like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome.

bkthandler

Bump...I am haing exactly the same issue.

ducati45

Do you experience water retention in that region? The squishy-ness will probably go down with water getting flushed out/hormonal stuff. It is definitely a good thing- if you put on a body-shaper underwear thing that's the kind of thing it can smooth out, actual fat it cannot.

SingRunTing

Yup, that's the gist of the "whoosh" theory. See the link that WalkingAlong posted.

knitapeace

Yes! In fact I have a squishy "apron" around my middle when I sit down now that wasn't there before. I'll take the loose skin if it means less fat, but I'm hoping some of it will tighten up a bit.

lalepepper

Yeah, it's pretty normal! I've been noticing the same now that I've been dress shopping for a wedding. While my tummy is smaller, it's squishier and can look lumpier than before if any of my clothes cut in to it. Well-fitting clothes will be your friend!

257_Lag

During my first 30 lbs I used to feel this way right before a big drop. Even used to comment on it to co-workers. Big drop coming...

Brwnsugar_80

thanks everyone! Been overweight so long, I got used to the solid round shape of my stomach...it has drop considerably but only recently started to jiggle. I was getting scared that I wasn't doing enough strength/core training. glad i'm not alone!:blushing:

Brwnsugar_80

Thanks you! I'm hoping for further weight loss and can't wait to get over my plateau....

Brwnsugar_80

thanks for the website! I was using google to find articles before i thought to use the boards.